| TAMU vs. TSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#79 in National Universities #5 in Texas Colleges | Rankings* | #378 in National Universities #55 in Texas Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$12,995 Texas Residents $40,124 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,637 Texas Residents $21,473 Out-of-State |
| expensive$11,748 Texas Residents $24,505 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,328 Texas Residents $15,528 Out-of-State |
| More$11,036 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,030 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,270 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | Lower900 SAT 17 ACT |
| Tighter57.43% | Acceptance Rate | Easier96.91% |
| Favorable39.91% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower17.89% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger78,321 | Total Enrollment | Smaller8,704 |
| Larger60,710 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,844 |
| Larger17,611 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,860 |
| Larger4,350 | Online Student Population | Smaller753 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher84% | Graduate Rate | Lower22% |
| Lower10% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher24% |
| Higher94% | Retention Rate | Lower66% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,306) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,769) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 3,937 | Number of faculty | 634 |
| Higher$132,754 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$78,684 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.